What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of working and the application of that science to workplace issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations.
The scientific method is applied to investigate issues of critical relevance to individuals, businesses, and society.

SIOP currently maintains HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Approved Provider status. We have offered HRCI recertification credits at our annual events, but did you know that you can also earn credits simply by being a SIOP member?

Two recertification credits can be awarded per year for SIOP membership. In combination with membership you may hold in other international or national HR organizations, you can earn up to a maximum of 10 credits during the PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification cycle.

In addition, HRCI awards recertification credits for certificants who support the HR profession by contributing their HR expertise in areas outside of their immediate workplace. Accordingly, you can earn leadership credit for voluntarily serving in SIOP leadership roles.

The credits available are detailed in the table below:

Recertification credits per year

Recertification credits maximum (3 years)

SIOP Executive Board member

5

10

SIOP Committee chair

5

10

SIOP Committee member

3

9

SIOP member

2

10 (in combination with other professional associations)

For complete details about how to earn HRCI recertification credit, please click here. To learn about all of SIOP’s continuing education opportunities, please visit http://www.siop.org/ce/.